Forest & Wilderness Areas

Hiawatha National Forest - aces in eastern Upper Peninsula.  Two parts border on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.  Dense forests, wetlands, rolling hills, lakes, streams and rivers.  Camping, stream/lake fishing, hunting and canoeing.  Snowmobile and cross-country ski trails

Huron Islands - Seven remote, primitive islands in Lake Superior, totaling 147 acres.  Designated wilderness area.  Nesting ground for herring gulls, Bald eagles and cormorants.  Lighthouse island open to day use with permit.  Hiking, nature study.  (906) 586-9851

Isle Royale National Park - Wilderness island in Lake Superior.  45 miles long,  2 to 8 miles wide.  Dense forest, rugged coastline.  1,300-foot-high peaks.  Camping, hiking, fishing and kayaking.  Access by ferry from Houghton or Copper Harbor.  (906) 482-0984

Lake Superior State Forest - Over one million acres in eastern Upper Peninsula.  Shoreline on Lake Superior, Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.  Camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and canoeing.  Snowmobile and cross-country ski trails.  (906) 293-5131

Ottawa National Forest - 927,000 acres in western Upper Peninsula.  Scenic waterfalls, lakes, rivers.  21,000 acre Sylvania Recreation Area.  Camping, hiking, lake/stream fishing, hunting, and canoeing.  Cross-country and downhill ski trails. (906) 932-1330

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 58,335 acres bordering Lake Superior in western Upper Peninsula.  Dense forest, wild rivers and 1,900 peaks.  Camping, fishing, hiking, hunting and canoeing.  Snowmobile and cross-country ski trails, downhill ski trails.  Visitor center. (906) 885-5788

Seney Wilderness - 25,000 acre wilderness area in Seney National Wildlife Refuge.  Characterized by string bogs.  Uncommon plants include carnivorous pitcher plant.  Endangered eastern timber wolf and bald eagle. (906) 586-9851

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